The more powerful sibling to the original Japanese sports car, presented in excellent condition with remarkably low mileage, and with significant recent expenditure. Under the bonnet is the car’s original 2.6-litre straight-six, which sends around 162bhp to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. First registered in the United Kingdom in August 1978, this 260Z was imported into Australia in 2017 after the current owner spent years searching the world for an original RHD car, and it has been maintained to a superb standard. The seller acquired the car when it was showing 15,457 miles from new, which was supported by all the UK MOT certificates on file. They have since covered around 1,750 miles over the last four years. More than $45,000 has been spent on the car since the seller acquired it, with receipts on file to confirm this. Reported to be largely original, this 260Z is finished in the timeless White over Black colour scheme. The 2.6-litre engine has been fitted with 240Z carburettors and a brand-new replica 240Z exhaust supplied by ZTherapy (though with original equipment supplied), which make the car rev more freely and go noticeably quicker. A 240Z air cleaner has also been installed. Additional changes to the vehicle include integrated air-conditioning, an LED headlight conversion and central locking. The vehicle rides on its original 14-inch alloy wheels that have been fitted with brand new Vredestein classic tyres. The vehicle is supplied with its original sales invoice, receipts for all expenditure on the vehicle since new including all its UK MOT certificates, original and unused tool kit, and a magazine with a feature article on the vehicle. There is no known body damage. The car was reportedly treated with rust protection by the original owner when new, and this is reflected in the well-preserved condition. The seller did find some minor rust present when they purchased the car in 2017, so they had the Healey Factory in Melbourne remove the rust and treat and repaint the affected areas only. The White paint work is now in truly excellent overall condition. The brightwork, badges and trim are all present and correct, and in very good order. Inside, the original black interior is in great shape with the seats showing no significant wear. The door cards, dash and roof lining are all in excellent condition and everything works as it should. There are no known mechanical or electrical faults. The most recent MOT roadworthiness test was performed in the UK in 2017 prior to export, with no warnings or advisories being issued. The most recent service was performed in September 2021 by the Z Shop with the odometer reading 16,959 miles. A full vehicle inspection was also performed, and the vehicle road tested. Prior to this, maintenance work was performed by the Z Shop in June 2021 with the odometer reading 16,601 miles. A new distributor, rotor button and coil were installed, the engine tuned and approximately $5000 spent on small maintenance items. This Datsun 260Z is a stylish and engaging classic Japanese sports car, which is presented in superb condition, and benefits from some well-judged modifications. It has very low mileage supported by all the previous UK MOT certificates, and it benefits from a significant investment of some $45,000 over the last four years. This is a great opportunity to acquire a very smartly presented example of this iconic coupe, which is ready to enjoy from behind the wheel, where its next owner can delight in its agile handling and characterful six-cylinder engine. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.